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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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These soft pumpkin cookies are tender, infused with warm spices, and topped with a luscious cinnamon frosting, making them the ultimate fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Mix in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed.
  8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract. Adjust the milk for a spreadable consistency.
  10. Using a spatula or piping bag, spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.

Notes

[‘Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for easier mixing.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies soft and fluffy.’, ‘Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.’, ‘Adjust frosting consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.’, ‘Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall dessert, soft cookies, pumpkin spice

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